This baked potato with meatballs and tomato sauce is a comforting and flavorful oven dish made with a creamy mashed potato base topped with rich tomato sauce and juicy meatballs. The sauce is prepared by cooking fresh tomatoes until soft, then seasoning them with garlic, paprika, black pepper, and fresh parsley for a deep and aromatic flavor.
The addition of tender meatballs enhances the texture, while the creamy potatoes and melted mozzarella create a perfect balance of richness and comfort.
Simple to prepare and full of flavor, this recipe is perfect for a delicious homemade meal with a cheesy and satisfying finish.
baked potato with meatballs
This baked potato with meatballs and tomato sauce is a comforting and flavorful oven dish made with a creamy mashed potato base topped with rich tomato sauce and juicy meatballs. The sauce is prepared by cooking fresh tomatoes until soft, then seasoning them with garlic, paprika, black pepper, and fresh parsley for a deep and aromatic flavor.
Ingredients
- 3–4 potatoes
- 250g minced meat (shaped into small meatballs)
- 4 tomatoes (cut in halves)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup cooking cream
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried garlic
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1–2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare tomato baseHeat cooking oil in a panAdd 4 tomatoes cut in halves Cover and cook until softAdd:Black pepperDried garlic PaprikaSaltFresh parsley Mix wellStep 2: Add meatballsAdd meatballs to the panCook together with the tomato mixture until well combinedStep 3: Prepare potatoesBoil potatoes until soft Mash them wellAdd:Butter Cooking cream Salt & black pepperMix until creamyStep 4: AssemblePlace mashed potatoes in a baking dishSpread evenlyAdd the meatball tomato mixture on topAdd mozzarella cheese Step 5: BakeBake at 180°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden